Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Right next door to Southern Rock Seafood, Zoe Bangsar complements the friendly nature of the lesser-known but attention-worthy foodie strip of Jalan Kemuja. Facing the street, one row back from Jalan Bangsar, Zoe’s …
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El Toro Loco KL, Spanish Tapas Bar, Frasers Place
El Toro Loco KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It didn’t take us long to find the newly opened Spanish restaurant and bar in Kuala Lumpur, El Toro Loco at Fraser Place. Our noses are quick to sniff out a glass of sangria and a slice of tortilla Española. […]
Eatalia Bangsar, Pasta, Pizza & More Italian
Words & Photos: Monica Tindall There is no denying that I have a great fondness for Italian food. Spending many summers in Italy and being blessed with a number of friends who are Italian chefs, I think my taste buds have been spoiled for choice. What I enjoy most …
Improv Bistro KL, Jalan Raja Chulan, Arts Cafe
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Rich Callahan To be honest, I’m not quite sure what I was expecting when Monica asked me to accompany her to Improv Bistro in the Wisma Lim Foo Yong building on Jalan Raja Chulan. Promoting itself as a ‘bistro that hosts live bands and music p…
New Dining Concept at The Library, Ritz KL
Monica Tindall One of Malaysia’s most beloved chefs, Wai Look Chow, most renowned for his work with YTL and Pangkor Laut Resort’s signature restaurant Fisherman’s Cove, recently joined forces with Austrian chef, Johann Lafer of Michelin-starred restaurant L…
Luce Osteria, Italian Restaurant Old Malaya
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan One of KL’s most-loved Italian restaurants, Luce Osteria, has launched 2019 with a new menu. Besides the most popular items that regulars just will not allow to be removed, chef Christian Grandi has introduced around …
Marco Creative Cuisine Review, 1 Utama Restaurant
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan When we first visited Marco Creative Cuisine in 1 Utama, we couldn’t believe the incredibly good value-for-money menus offered. A whole degustation of seven courses was priced at only RM78! Eighteen months on from ou…
Proof Arcoris, Proof Pizza + Wine, Mont Kiara
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A fantastic new addition to the Mont Kiara dining scene is Proof Arcoris! The plaza it’s located in could have been pulled directly from Sydney’s CBD with its shiny looking office blocks, stylish yet casual restaurant…
Nero Nero Menu, Italian Restaurant DC Mall
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A meal at Nero Nero, Italian restaurant in DC Mall, is not only about the gastronomic adventure but also an education in Italian culture. Chef Giuseppe Lioce brings passion and enthusiasm to the table and joyfully shar…
KARA-Conceptual French Cuisine, Kota Damansara
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan KARA, Conceptual French Cuisine in Kota Damansara, boasts to be more than just a restaurant with good food. Rather, the team here like to see the restaurant as a collaboration among artists. The artistry of the chef is m…
The Extraordinary Italian Taste, Chicchetti di Zenzero
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Cicchetti di Zenzero presents Michelin star chef Daniele Repetti in a wine-paired dinner celebrating the culinary traditions of Italy. The Award-winning Michelin star chef Daniele joins forces with renowned cele…
Bref by Darren Chin, New Restaurant TTDI
Exploring joy and happiness in food Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Darren Chin’s latest venture is something wholly unexpected. The man behind one of Kuala Lumpur’s most celebrated dining experiences, DC Restaurant at TTDI, is known for his fus…